The VTUX is a modular valve terminal that integrates pneumatic control, vacuum generation and I/O into a single platform mounted at the point of actuation. New eco functions and a multi-protocol interface extend that platform with lower air consumption, improved grip visibility and simpler integration. VTUX uses threshold-based control to generate vacuum only when needed. Instead of continuous air consumption, the system maintains vacuum within defined limits and only consumes air when levels fall outside those limits, reducing compressed air use by up to 30% while maintaining a stable grip. Eco functions reduce air consumption to actuators by dynamically adjusting pressure to match the load and motion profile. After a short learning phase, the system determines the minimum pressure required to complete the motion and eliminates excess air use. Sensors and processing built into the VTUX provide pressure and vacuum data at the point of use. Festo, festo.com/us, Booth 831
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